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AIAA Sets Out "A Framework for Aviation Cybersecurity"

AIAA officially released its decision paper "A Framework for Aviation Cybersecurity" on 13 August 2013 during the AIAA AVIATION 2013 conference, held in Los Angeles. "A Framework for Aviation Cybersecurity" outlines the existing and evolving cyber threat to the world’s $2.2 trillion commercial aviation enterprise, and notes the lack of international agreement on cybersecurity as it relates to aviation. AIAA President-Elect Jim Albaugh said, “It is my hope that the world’s aviation community implements the framework proposed in this paper, to better safeguard and ensure the future of aviation. Only a vigilant, unified, and coordinated approach will allow us to craft the best possible defenses against the sophisticated and ever-evolving range of threats we face.”

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AIAA Position PapersAIAA Position Papers provide objective and balanced studies with a clear AIAA position on the best course of action by government to address issues of interest or concern to AIAA members. Any AIAA member may initiate AIAA Policy Papers including representatives from AIAA Sections, Technical and/or Program Committees, and the Public Policy Committee.More Info >